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N739 SOS

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,598 mi
Last recorded110,598 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN739 SOS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 103,974 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 103,971 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 96,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2012 96,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 93,716 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on the side

no reverse lights

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 93,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on the side

no reverse lights

Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 88,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,657 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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N739 SOS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 107,438 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N739 SOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N739 SOS is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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